Types of Business and Finance Education Resources Online
Those looking for an educational background in business and finance basics have several options to chose from. Here is a brief rundown:
Online Lectures
There are numerous universities that offer video recordings of some of their courses online, usually for free. In addition to some well-known education institutions, such MIT, there are several sites that offer an extensive library of free online business and finance courses.
Online Courses
There are also several sites that offer courses in various topics in business and finance. Some sites are affiliated with the government, such as the SBA, others are mainstream media, such as CNN's series of business and finance courses, and finally, some universities also provide a sampling of free, written courses. You may even be also to locate an independent site offering a course on marketing or accounting. Often, these courses can be viewed either on the site itself or via a series of emails. Some of these online programs even offer certification once all of the coursework has been completed.
Publications and Magazines
Finally, one can find on the Internet a plethora of educational publications involving business and financial issues- many of which are free for download on public domain sites, such as the Gutenberg Project. Even well-known print publications and periodicals have article abstracts and summaries online.